Experience, enjoy and connect with the arts with Arizona Arts

Discover the transformative power of the arts with Arizona Arts at the University of Arizona. Explore an extraordinary range of events and experiences—from innovative performances to curated exhibitions—that inspire and connect. Glimpse into the creative campus life with stories showcasing the talent of our students, faculty, and alumni

December 16

2025 What’s Up, Docs?

School of Theatre, Film & Television
The School of Theatre,
The School of Theatre,
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Venue: Marroney Theatre
Start Time: 7:00pm

2025 What’s Up, Docs?

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CFA Outstanding Seniors: Defining the Class of 2025

CFA Outstanding Seniors: Defining the Class of 2025LEARN MORE

Arizona Arts will celebrate the Class of 2025 on Dec. 18 at Crowder Hall, honoring students whose work has shaped the creative life of the College of Fine Arts. Selected for

Arizona Arts will celebrate the Class of 2025 on Dec. 18

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CFA Outstanding Seniors: Defining the Class of 2025
January 27

Víkingur Ólafsson

School of Music
The second annual
The second annual
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Venue: Crowder Hall
Start Time: 7:30pm

Víkingur Ólafsson

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Medici Mondays: Veronica Panteluk

Medici Mondays: Veronica PantelukLEARN MORE

Veronica Panteluk attended a dance intensive this past summer in New York City, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.  Panteluk, fourth-year BFA

Veronica Panteluk attended a dance intensive this past

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Medici Mondays: Veronica Panteluk
January 17

Bailey Doogan: Ways of Seeing

University of Arizona Museum of Art
The exhibition will
The exhibition will
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Venue: University of Arizona Museum of Art
Start Time: 10:00am

Bailey Doogan: Ways of Seeing

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January 31

Making a Life in Photography: Rollie McKenna

Center for Creative Photography
The Center for Creative
The Center for Creative
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Venue: Center for Creative Photography
Start Time: 10:00am
Tickets:

Free Admission

Making a Life in Photography: Rollie McKenna

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Shiloe Fontes: Sparking curiosity through creativity

Shiloe Fontes: Sparking curiosity through creativityLEARN MORE

School of Art alumna Shiloe Fontes has always loved science and art, so she decided to combine the two at the Flandrau Science Center.  “The art and science connection

School of Art alumna Shiloe Fontes has always loved

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Shiloe Fontes: Sparking curiosity through creativity
December 17

Picture Party: Celebrating the Collection at 50

Center for Creative Photography
The Center for Creative
The Center for Creative
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Venue: Alice Chaiten Baker Interdisciplinary Gallery
Start Time: 10:00am
Info:

Admission is free.

Picture Party: Celebrating the Collection at 50

Picture Party: Celebrating the Collection at 50LEARN MORE Picture Party: Celebrating the Collection at 50
January 22

Emmet Cohen Presents: Miles and Coltrane at 100

Arizona Arts Live
Pianist Emmet Cohen
Pianist Emmet Cohen
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Venue: The Rialto Theatre
Start Time: 7:30pm

Emmet Cohen Presents: Miles and Coltrane at 100

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Mars Science Plus Scholars combine science and art

Mars Science Plus Scholars combine science and artLEARN MORE

A dozen College of Science students, intending to minor in the arts, received the 2025-2026 Mars Science Plus Scholarship, which promotes exploration and helps offset the

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Mars Science Plus Scholars combine science and art

Artist alumna grows into a farmer

Artist alumna grows into a farmerLEARN MORE

What does an artist have in common with a farmer?  Alex Atkin (BA ’08, Studio Arts) says it’s the ability to make something beautiful come from

What does an artist have in common with a

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Artist alumna grows into a farmer
December 17

Funny Business: Photography and Humor

Center for Creative Photography
Spanning nearly the
Spanning nearly the
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Venue: Phoenix Art Museum
Start Time: 10:00am

Funny Business: Photography and Humor

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Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcase

Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcaseLEARN MORE

Seven years ago, 15-year-old high school student Sasha Schick attended her first Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase.  “I was nervous going into the weekend as I didn’t know

Seven years ago, 15-year-old high school student Sasha

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Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcase

Arts students join “Roots for Resilience,’ building data science skills

Arts students join “Roots for Resilience,’ building data science skillsLEARN MORE

Graduate art students Lori Hennessy and Andrés Cabellero joined the “Roots for Resilience” cohort to build capacity in data science and AI skills at the University of

Graduate art students Lori Hennessy and Andrés Cabellero

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Arts students join

Everyone is a dancer in DNC100

Everyone is a dancer in DNC100LEARN MORE

Through the doors of Ina Gitting’s room 124 are the sounds of joy, laughter and community, accompanied by music and a stampede of excited footsteps.  The School of

Through the doors of Ina Gitting’s room 124 are the

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Everyone is a dancer in DNC100
January 16

Sergio Mendoza & Friends and Tucson Latin Jazz Orchestra Feat. Justo Almario, Luis Torres-Conductor/Arranger & special guest-Katherine Byrnes

Arizona Arts Live
Opening night of the
Opening night of the
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Venue: The Rialto Theatre
Start Time: 7:30pm

Sergio Mendoza & Friends and Tucson Latin Jazz Orchestra Feat. Justo Almario, Luis Torres-Conductor/Arranger & special guest-Katherine Byrnes

Sergio Mendoza & Friends and Tucson Latin Jazz Orchestra Feat. Justo Almario, Luis Torres-Conductor/Arranger & special guest-Katherine ByrnesLEARN MORE Sergio Mendoza & Friends and Tucson Latin Jazz Orchestra Feat. Justo Almario, Luis Torres-Conductor/Arranger & special guest-Katherine Byrnes
January 9

Garrison Keillor Tonight

Arizona Arts Live
An evening of stand-up,
An evening of stand-up,
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Venue: The Rialto Theatre
Start Time: 7:30pm

Garrison Keillor Tonight

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January 28

Dance Visions: Mentorship & Community

School of Dance
Dance Visions showcases
Dance Visions showcases
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Venue: Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
Start Time: 7:00pm
Tickets:

Free admission.

Dance Visions: Mentorship & Community

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February 8

Tucson Flamenco Festival

Arizona Arts Live
Experience the passion,
Experience the passion,
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Venue: La Rosa
Start Time: 1:00pm

Tucson Flamenco Festival

Tucson Flamenco FestivalLEARN MORE Tucson Flamenco Festival

CFA Senator Joclyn Flynn is a leader with an eye for creativity

CFA Senator Joclyn Flynn is a leader with an eye for creativityLEARN MORE

Joclyn Flynn has always been a leader with an eye for creativity. The sophomore majoring in 3D and extended media at the School of Art now brings that leadership to student

Joclyn Flynn has always been a leader with an eye for

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